How many syllables in “servant”?
syllables in "servant"
Word details
Syllables
2
ser · vant
Letters
7
s · e · r · v · a · n · t
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “servant”
The word “servant” contains 2 syllables, divided as ser · vant. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "servant" have?
"servant" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "servant" into syllables?
"servant" is divided into syllables as: ser · vant.
What is the Scrabble score for "servant"?
The Scrabble score for "servant" is 10 points.
Using “servant” in writing
Two-syllable words like "servant" (ser · vant) are the building blocks of iambic rhythm — the most common meter in English poetry. If the stress falls on the second syllable (da-DUM), it forms a perfect iamb, ideal for sonnets and iambic pentameter. It also fits neatly into the 5- or 7-syllable lines of a haiku.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “servant” is worth 10 base points before any board multipliers. A solid mid-range score. Landing a high-value letter on a double letter square will push your total higher.
Anagrams of “servant”
The letters in “servant” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: taverns, versant.